Microbiological Evaluation of Four Different Suture Materials Used for the Surgical Removal of Impacted Lower Third Molars: A Single-Center Prospective Comparative Study.

Introduction Sutures play a crucial role in the postoperative healing process, as they help approximate wound edges, promote hemostasis, and support tissue healing. The oral cavity harbors a diverse microbial population, and oral surgical procedures can introduce potential pathogens into the surgical site. Understanding the impact of suture material on wound infection rates and the colonization of potentially harmful microorganisms is vital for improving patient outcomes. This study was aimed to evaluate and compare the microbiological properties of prolene, vicryl plus, monocryl, and silk sutures used after the surgical removal of impacted lower third molars. Materials and methods A total of 40 patients requiring surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars were assigned to four groups: prolene, vicryl plus, monocryl, and silk sutures. Surgical extraction of impacted tooth was done, and wound was sutured with the abovementioned four different materials in four groups, respectively. After seven days, the sutures were removed and sent to the microbiology lab for colony count assessment. Total microbial colony count, streptococcus count, and lactobacillus count were assessed. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 23.0 (Released 2015; IBM Corp., Armonk, New York, United States) with p-values less than 0.05 considered as statistically significant. The one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post-hoc Tukey test were done to compare intergroup relations. Results The microbiological evaluation of the sutures revealed significant differences in bacterial colonization among the four groups. More bacterial quantities were found in the silk group followed by the monocryl, vicryl plus, and prolene groups in the descending order. Prolene demonstrated the lowest incidence of bacterial growth (p<0.001) compared to vicryl plus, monocryl, and silk sutures. Bacterial colony count was highest in the silk group. The predominant bacterial species found in all groups were Streptococcus viridans, Staphylococcus aureus, and Lactobacillus.  Conclusion It was found that prolene and vicryl plus sutures exhibited superior microbiological properties compared to monocryl and silk sutures when used for the surgical removal of impacted lower third molars. The lower incidence and less quantity of bacterial colonization on prolene sutures suggest their potential for reducing the risk of postoperative infection; hence, these sutures can be preferred for oral surgical procedures.

[General ideas about the stages, classifications, pathological conditions during the lower third molars eruption in humans. Literature review. Part 2]. / Obshchie predstavleniya o stadiyakh, klassifikatsiyakh, patologicheskikh sostoyaniyakh pri prorezyvanii nizhnikh tret'ikh molyarov u cheloveka. Obzor literatury. Chast' 2.

The article is a review of literature data on the stages, classifications, pathological conditions during the eruption of the lower third molars in humans. The authors analyzed the established knowledge about clinical and morphological changes at various stages of eruption of the lower third molars, studied new data describing the pathogenetic, histological and biochemical features of their development, packaging, movement to the occlusal plane. The literature review helped to identify a series of current trends that define a number of key hypotheses that summarize the accumulated material and indicate different opinions on the topic under study, which confirms the prospects and relevance of continuing research.

Clinical and Biochemical Evaluation of the Use of Alb-PRF versus L-PRF in Mandibular Third Molar Extractions: A Split-Mouth Randomized Clinical Trial.

Bone tissue engineering seeks biomaterials that enable cell migration, angiogenesis, matrix deposition, and tissue regeneration. Blood concentrates like platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) offer a cost-effective source of cells and growth factors to enhance healing. The present study aimed to evaluate heated serum albumin with liquid PRF (Alb-PRF) and L-PRF clinically and biochemically after placement in dental sockets following mandibular third molar extraction. In a controlled, split-mouth study involving 10 volunteers, 20 extracted molars were treated with either Alb-PRF or L-PRF. Post-extraction, pain, trismus, infection presence, and swelling were measured. The concentrations of different analytes in the surgical sites were also examined. The data were statistically analyzed, with significance defined at p < 0.05 (t-test). No significant difference was noted between the groups for pain and trismus, but Alb-PRF showed a significant reduction in swelling on day seven. The Alb-PRF group showed lower levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (GM-CSF, IL-1b, IL-6, IFNy, IL-8, IL-15, RANTES, and MIP-1a) after seven days, with only higher expressions of MIP-1b, IL-1b, and MCP-1 found in the L-PRF group. Differences were observed in the release of analytes between L-PRF and Alb-PRF, with Alb-PRF significantly reducing edema after seven days. Alb-PRF reduced edema, while L-PRF increased inflammatory cytokines. When compared to L-PRF, Alb-PRF reduced edema and the release of inflammatory cytokines, suggesting promising effects in socket healing while underscoring the role of growth factors and cytokines in potential applications of blood concentrates.

[General ideas about the stages, classifications, pathological conditions during the lower third molars eruption in humans. Literature review. Part 1]. / Obshchie predstavleniya o stadiyakh, klassifikatsiyakh, patologicheskikh sostoyaniyakh pri prorezyvanii nizhnikh tret'ikh molyarov u cheloveka. Obzor literatury. Chast' 1.

The article is a review of literature data on the stages, classifications, pathological conditions during the eruption of the lower third molars in humans. The authors analyzed the established knowledge about clinical and morphological changes at various stages of eruption of the lower third molars, studied new data describing the pathogenetic, histological and biochemical features of their development, packaging, movement to the occlusal plane. The literature review helped to identify a series of current trends that define a number of key hypotheses that summarize the accumulated material and indicate different opinions on the topic under study, which confirms the prospects and relevance of continuing research.

The effect of hyaluronic acid addition to collagen in reducing the trismus and swelling after surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars: a split-mouth, randomized controlled study.

BACKGROUND: Removal of impacted third molars is associated with postoperative complications such as pain, swelling, ecchymosis, trismus, infection, and hematoma. Thus, contemporary surgery aims to reduce complications by applying collagen or hyaluronic acid in the socket after extracting the impacted mandibular third molars. This study aimed to study the efficacy of hyaluronic acid (HA) addition to collagen, compared to collagen application alone, on the magnitude of swelling and trismus following impacted mandibular third molar surgery. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A total of 40 impacted molars of 20 participants who had completely bilateral impacted lower third molars were enrolled in this split-mouth, randomized, clinical trial. Randomization was carried out by two opaque envelops; two materials were applied topically in the socket collagen alone or with hyaluronic. The postoperative mouth-opening limitation and swelling rate were assessed on the third and seventh days after the extraction. RESULTS: The mean age was 22.7 ± 3.079 years (75% female and 25% male). Regarding the rate of trismus, the test sides had less values than the control sides on 3rd days (44.03 ± 12.8 vs. 52.14 ± 13.7) and 7th days (19.22 ± 12.8 vs. 32.45 ± 15.3) postoperatively but the difference is only significant on the seventh day (P = 0.005). The swelling scores of the hyaluronic acid addition group were significantly lesser than those of the collagen alone group on the third and the seventh day (P < 0.05) except for the lateral canthus to the angulus mandibulae on the third day (P = 0.133). CONCLUSION: Adding hyaluronic acid to collagen could effectively reduce the severity of facial swelling and trismus following surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars. STATEMENT OF CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Swelling and trismus are the most sequela following impacted third molar surgical extraction. This study showed that applying hyaluronic acid with collagen can reduce the severity of facial swelling and trismus which could be useful in surgeons' daily practice. We should mention that this original article has a preprint edition (44).

Evaluation of detrimental effects of impacted Mandibular third molars on adjacent second molars - A retrospective observational study.

Context: Mandibular impacted third molars are the most frequently impacted teeth in humans and can predispose the adjacent second molar to an array of detrimental effects such as caries, periodontitis, and cervical resorption thus the aim of this study was to determine the same. Subjects and Methods: A retrospective observational cross-sectional study involving patients with orthopantomography presenting with impacted lower third molar. The type, depth, and level of impaction, the extent of caries, periodontal changes, and the presence of cervical resorption were assessed. Statistical Analysis Used: Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21.0. with Chi-square. Results: Mesioangular impaction was most commonly noted. The pattern of impaction had a direct influence in the formation of carious lesions, cervical resorption, and periodontal ligament (PDL) changes. Conclusions: Noting the pattern of third molar impaction helps the clinician to forecast problems that may occur on adjacent teeth and initiate necessary prophylactic treatment.

Endoscopic visualization of the inferior alveolar nerve associated with somatosensory changes after impacted mandibular third molar extraction.

The aim of this study is to assess the relationship between somatosensory functional changes and inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) exposure after impacted mandibular third molars (M3M) removal. We recruited 35 patients who underwent impacted M3M extraction near the IAN. The M3Ms were extracted by combined endoscopy, piezosurgery, and contra-angle high-speed turbine handpiece. All IAN canal perforations and exposed regions were recorded and measured by endoscopy after extraction and on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images before extraction. The patients were followed up 1, 7, and 35 days after surgery. A standardized quantitative sensory testing (QST) battery was performed on the lower lip skin. All of 35 cases had exposed IAN on CBCT images, 5 of which had no exposed IAN under endoscopy. For the other 30 cases, the endoscopy-measured IAN length and width were shorter than the CBCT measurements (P < 0.001). The warm and mechanical detection thresholds (MDT) on the operation side were significantly higher than the contralateral side after surgery (P < 0.05). Thermal sensory limen, MDT, and cold pain threshold were strongly correlated with the exposed IAN length and MDT also with the exposed IAN width one day after surgery. In conclusion, it was found that not all exposed IAN in CBCT images were real exposure after surgery. The intraoperative exposed IAN endoscopic measurements were smaller than by CBCT and strongly correlated with some QST parameters.

Influence of the anesthetic modality on the development of neurological injury after lower third molar extraction: A systematic review of the literature.

The aim of this study was to determine if the risk of neurological injury to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) and the lingual nerve (LN) following the extraction of lower third molars is affected by the anesthetic modality (local anesthesia (LA) vs. general anesthesia (GA)). A systematic search was performed through the PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases; furthermore, a manual search was performed by analyzing the references of full-text articles. From a total of 309 studies (collected after the removal of duplicates), 6 studies were selected. Of these, 4 reported a correlation between GA and nerve damage, while the other 2 did not show an obvious association. The level of bias in the studies was also calculated. Only 2 studies showed a medium risk of bias, while 4 studies showed a high risk of bias; no study showed a low risk of bias. Four of the 6 studies highlighted a higher incidence of IAN and LN injury following the extractions performed under GA. Although no scientific evidence is yet available, due to the scarcity and the limited quality of the studies in the literature, considering the risk­benefit ratio, LA should be the first choice in lower third molar surgery.

CLINICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL CORRELATION DEPENDENCIES AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE IN PATIENTS WITH COMPLICATIONS OF LABORED ERUPTION OF THE LOWER THIRD MOLARS.

OBJECTIVE: The aim is to determine the clinical and morphological dependencies, which are important for diagnostics, treatment and prediction of outcomes of pathological processes in the region of the LTM with complicated eruption, as based on the study of histopathological changes of paradental tissue (mucous membrane, walls of retromolar pocket, alveolar bone tissue). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and methods: The materials of the study were 34 biopsy specimens of pathologically altered soft tissue and parodontium obtained as a result of pericoronectomy, extraction of the LTM and other surgical interferences performed based on the relevant indications in 28 patients in the region of the LTM with complicated eruption. Morphological and statistical research methods were used. RESULTS: Results: The local pathological processes, which chronologically precede the destructive changes in the hard tissue of a tooth (caries), are developed in patients of both genders with complicated LTM eruption in soft tissue of parodontium and the adjacent bone tissue of the alveolar wall in the majority of cases. As per biopsy examinations, the frequency of the main pathological processes in paradental tissue in case of complicated LTM eruption varies from 25 to 60 % of the number of biopsy specimens and occurs in various combinations in patients with different values of clinical parameters. The correlation relationships between the patients' clinical data and the morphological parameters of damage to paradental tissue are weak, multidirectional and uncertain in the majority of combinations (considering the available number of biopsy specimens studied). The close certain positive dependence between the damage of the squamous epithelium and the inflammation activity in the lamina propria mucosae, covering the tooth: in the vast majority of cases, the presence of damaged epithelium (within the biopsy specimen) is associated with the inflammation of high activity, was established as based on correlation relationships between the morphological parameters of damage to paradental tissue. CONCLUSION: Conclusions: The found pathological changes and the correlations justify surgical tactics on paradental soft and osseous tissues that are directed on the LTM sparing.

Efficacy of Submucosal Injection of Chymotrypsin, Oral Serratiopeptidase or Oral Dexamethasone in Reducing Postoperative Complications Following Impacted Lower Third Molar Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Clinical Trial.

Aim The study aimed to compare between chymotrypsin, oral serratiopeptidase, and oral dexamethasone following impacted mandibular third molars surgery in respect of postoperative complications. Materials and method: A randomized, double-blind clinical trial was conducted on 60 patients who were candidates for impacted mandibular third molars surgery and randomly allocated into the following 3 groups: submucosal chymotrypsin (5 mg), oral serratiopeptidase (10 mg), and oral dexamethasone (8 mg) (each group = 20). The outcome variables were postoperative pain (via visual analog scale), facial swelling (via tape method) and maximal mouth opening immediately after 2nd, 3rd, and 5th postoperative days. Results: A total of 60 patients underwent randomization and allocation concealment and were included in the current study. All of the subjects tolerated the medicines with no untoward side or adverse effects. There was no statistically significant difference between the three groups in respect of postoperative pain intensity, facial swelling and maximal mouth opening at the immediate first hour, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th postoperative days (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The present randomized clinical trial concluded that preemptive sub-mucosal injection of chymotrypsin yields a comparable effectiveness in decreasing postoperative sequelae following impacted mandibular third molars surgery when compared to oral serratiopeptidase or dexamethasone. This is the first Randomized Clinical Trail that assessed efficacy and safety of sub-mucosal injection of chymotrypsin after impacted mandibular third molars surgery. This trial is registered at clinicaltrials.in.th, number (TCTR20200828006).

Evaluating the risk of post-extraction inferior alveolar nerve injury through the relative position of the lower third molar root and inferior alveolar canal.

The aim of this study was to introduce a method to evaluate the risk of inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury following the extraction of impacted lower third molars. Two hundred impacted lower third molars adjacent to the IAN were evaluated. These were divided into four classification groups according to preoperative cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) findings: AR, apical region; LT, lateral region of the tapered root; LE, lateral region of the enlarged root; AE, adjacent to the enlarged root. All teeth were dislocated along the long axis or arc of the root by tooth sectioning technique and extracted by a single surgeon. The primary outcome variable was postoperative neurosensory impairment of the IAN. The χ2 test was used to evaluate differences in postoperative IAN injury between the classifications. Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the risk factors for postoperative IAN injury. The overall incidence of postoperative IAN injury was 7%. Specifically, most injuries involved classification AE (AE 36%, LE 8.6%, LT 3.6%, AR 0%), and the difference was statistically significant (P< 0.05). Logistic regression showed that classification AE was the only risk factor for postoperative IAN injury (P< 0.001). According to preoperative CBCT, the risk of postoperative IAN injury is higher when the IAN is adjacent to the enlarged part of the root.

Desórdenes neurosensoriales posextracción de terceros molares inferiores retenidos / Neurosensory disorders after removal of retained lower third molars

Introducción: Los desórdenes neurosensoriales aparecen vinculados a la exéresis de terceros molares inferiores; su mal diagnóstico y tratamiento acarrean una larga permanencia de los mismos. Objetivo: Caracterizar desde el punto de vista clínico y terapéutico los desórdenes neurosensoriales asociados a la extracción quirúrgica de terceros molares inferiores retenidos. Material y Método: Se realizó un estudio cuasi-experimental en 136 pacientes sometidos a exéresis quirúrgica de terceros molares inferiores retenidos con criterios específicos de inclusión en la Facultad de Estomatología de La Habana, período 2016-2017. Los pacientes fueron intervenidos y examinados a los 3 y 10 días tras la intervención para identificar desórdenes neurosensoriales. Se emplearon 3 test diagnósticos para definir el nivel de función neurológica; se utilizó escala VAS para evaluar el nivel de sensibilidad del paciente, y el interrogatorio estandarizado para categorizar los tipos de desórdenes sensoriales. Se registraron las variables: edad, sexo, clase de retención, modificación de técnica quirúrgica y hallazgos neurosensoriales. Resultados: Presentó desórdenes neurosensoriales 3,5 por ciento de los pacientes; 2,1 por ciento del sexo femenino. La clase III, posición C, mesioangular fue la retención más vinculada con 2,1 por ciento. El nervio dentario inferior fue el más involucrado (2,1 por ciento) y la parestesia fue el hallazgo más frecuente (60 por ciento). El 60 por ciento de los desórdenes involucionaron a los 180 días. Conclusiones: Los desórdenes neurosensoriales vinculados a la exéresis de terceros molares inferiores registran una baja frecuencia en la población estudiada, predomina en el nervio dentario inferior, en retenciones clase III, posición B, mesioangular y se asocia más a técnicas con ostectomías y odontosecciones. La disestesia es la entidad más refractaria al tratamiento(AU)

Introduction: Neurosensory disorders are linked to the removal of retained lower third molars; its misdiagnosis and poor treatment can lead to their long persistence. Objective: To characterize neurosensory disorders associated with the removal of retained lower third molars from the clinical and therapeutic point of view. Material and Method: A quasi-experimental study was conducted in 136 patients with specific inclusion criteria who underwent surgical removal of retained lower third molars in the Dental Faculty of the University of Havana, between 2016-2017. The patients were operated on and examined 3 and 10 days after surgery to identify the presence of neurosensory disorders. Three types of diagnostic tests were used to define the level of neurological function. VAS Scale was used to evaluate the sensitivity level in the patient, and the standardized interview was made to categorize the type of neurosensory disorders. Variables such as age, sex, kind of retention, modification of surgical techniques, and neurosensory findings were recorded. Results: 3,5 percent of patients had neurosensory disorders, 2,1 percent were female. Class III, position C, mesioangular was the most linked retention (2,1 percent). The inferior dental nerve was the most involved (2,1 percent), and paresthesia was the most frequent finding (60 percent). The 60 percent of disorders recovered their normal function after 180 days. Conclusions: The appearance of neurosensory disorders linked to the removal of lower third molars presented a low frequency in the population studied, predominating in the inferior dental nerve, in class III retentions, Position B, mesioangular position; and they are more linked to the surgical techniques of ostectomies and odontosections. Dysesthesia is the most refractory to treatment(AU)

Surgical and social implications of extraction of mandibular third molars as a separate procedure before bilateral sagittal split osteotomy.

In some units, lower wisdom teeth are extracted in a separate procedure before bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO), whereas in others they are removed at the time of the osteotomy. We identified 57 patients who had BSSO at Salisbury Hospital between October 2013 and September 2015, 40 of whom had their wisdom teeth extracted at the same time. The remaining 17 did not have wisdom teeth. Patients who have these teeth extracted as a separate procedure require at least one day off work, which can result in a loss of earnings. Our findings showed that the removal of third molars at the time of orthognathic surgery has considerable social and financial benefits, and does not increase the risk of morbidity.

Dental Age Estimation: A Test of the Reliability of Correctly Identifying a Subject Over 18 Years of Age Using the Gold Standard of Chronological Age as the Comparator.

This study was designed to test the reliability of using the third molars to demarcate between child and adult status. A total of 2000 dental panoramic tomographs were used for assessment of the calculated age using the 8-stage system of tooth development and applied to all four third molars. The LL8 was also assessed using this 8-stage system. For each tooth development stage, the Normal distribution and percentile summary data were estimated. The calculated dental age compared with the chronological age was statistically significantly different (p < 0.001) for both females and males giving underestimates of the true age. Comparison of single tooth dental age and chronological age was only slightly different. The most important finding is that the assignment to above or below the 18-year threshold, in the age range 17 years to 19 years, could be wrong on up to 50% of occasions.

Preoperative removal of lower third molars and bilateral sagittal split osteotomy in the UK.

To find out what consultants in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) in the UK think about complications of bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) in relation to lower third molars we organised a national postal questionnaire during 2012-13. Of 378 consultants, 192 practised orthognathic surgery of whom 132 replied (a 69% response rate). Eighty-one respondents routinely removed lower third molars before BSSO; 51 did not. Eighty-nine respondents thought that there was an increased risk of complications if third molars were present at the time of BSSO, mainly an increased risk of unfavourable fractures. Forty-three respondents did not think there was an increased risk of complications of BSSO when third molars were present. Of the 81 who routinely removed the lower third molars, 13 removed them within the six-month period before BSSO, 56 removed them 6-12 months before, and 11 removed them more than 12 months before. There seemed to be no difference in self-reported unfavourable fracture rates between those surgeons who routinely removed lower third molars and those who did not. The results of the questionnaire showed that there was considerable variation in surgical practice across the UK in the management of lower third molars before BSSO, both in terms of whether or not to remove these teeth at all, and if so, when to remove them.

Postsurgical consequences in lower third molar surgical extraction using micromotor and piezosurgery.

BACKGROUND: One of the most critical and crucial steps in surgical extraction is cutting the bone or osteotomy, for which many techniques are used, e.g., chisels and mallet, rotary instruments, and ultrasound bone-cutting instruments. If they are not used judiciously, they can be hazardous. OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficiency of piezosurgery unit over micromotor while performing surgical extraction of lower third molars by assessing the time taken for the surgery and measuring postoperative parameters such as pain, trismus, and swelling. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty patients having bilateral impacted third molars with the same difficulty index were selected for the study. One side surgical removal was done using micromotor and other side by piezosurgery with an interval of 15 days. After each surgery, time taken to finish was measured and patients were followed up on postoperative days 1, 3, 5, 7, and 15 for assessing pain, trismus, and swelling. Data obtained were statistically analyzed. RESULTS: The mean time taken for the micromotor group is 37.90 min whereas by the piezosurgery group is 54.63 min, showing a statistically significant difference (P < 0.001). Furthermore, there is statistically significant difference (P < 0.001) in the level of pain, trismus, and swelling on postoperative days 1, 3, 5, and 7. Even the intragroup comparison of piezosurgical group for trismus and swelling showed no statistically significant difference on postoperative day 7, indicating faster recovery of trismus and swelling. On postoperative day 15, there was no difference in any parameter in both groups indicating complete symptom-free recovery in both groups. CONCLUSION: It takes more time to perform surgical extraction of third molars when piezosurgical unit is used. Despite that, it causes less pain postoperatively with faster improvement in trismus and quicker reduction in swelling.

Efficacy of LLLT in swelling and pain control after the extraction of lower impacted third molars.

INTRODUCTION AND AIM: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) can facilitate wound healing stimulating a more rapid resolution and an earlier start for the proliferation phase. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of LLLT on postoperative pain and oedema following the removal of impacted lower third molars. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty-nine patients, who were to undergo surgical removal of their lower third molars, were studied. Patients were randomly allocated to one of three groups: 17 patients LLLT + traditional drug treatment17 patients traditional drug treatment as control group25 patients treated with LLLT only on one side+traditional drug treatment. The laser we have used for this study is a diode laser, GaAs, which delivers both in the infrared band at the wavelength of 910 nanometers (pulsed and superpulsed source), and in the visible (continuous source) at the wavelength of 650 nanometers (red). LLLT was performed just after the intervention and approximately 12 hours after surgery delivering 240 J in 15 minutes with theoretical fluence values of 480 J/cm(2) and 31 J/cm(2) for every minute of irradiation. We considered and signed with a label constant landmarks on both sides of the face of each patient; measurements were taken: before the surgery, after the surgery right after the 1st laser treatment, after approximately 24 hours after the 2(nd) laser treatment. RESULTS: We collected all the values of the oedema measurements and the VAS reports and performed a statistical analysis by means One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) test: for the evaluated values (X, Y, Z) an extremely significant difference was found with p values of 0.003 for Y at the first evaluation (pre-12 hours) and less than 0.001 for the other evaluations. A significant result was obtained for VAS recorded at hospital discharge (p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that LLLT is effective on postoperative pain and oedema accelerating healing time and reducing patients distress.

A study on dentigerous cystic changes with radiographically normal impacted mandibular third molars.

BACKGROUND: Dentigerous cyst develops in the follicular tissue surrounding the impacted lower third molar. A study was carried out to know the incidence of Association of Dentigerous cyst with radiographically normal impacted lower third molars and to draw the attention of the Oral Surgeons towards the prophylactic removal of impacted third molars. METHODS: A prospective study was done on 30 patients with impacted lower third molars which were indicated for extraction. The follicle tissue surrounding the impacted tooth was subjected for histopathologic investigations. Only those teeth with a radiographic finding of pericoronal space of less than 2.5 mm were considered. Two Oral Pathologists reviewed the slides for any changes suggestive of cystic pathology. RESULTS: Pathologic changes suggestive of Dentigerous cyst was found in 7 of the 30 follicular tissue sent for histopathologic testing. It was found to be statistically significant (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: This study shows statistically high incidence of Dentigerous cyst association with radiographically normal impacted lower third molar teeth. Hence the Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons should consider histopathologic evaluation and radiographic diagnosis in the management of impacted lower third molars. Prophylactic extractions of normal impacted lower third molars should be considered as a treatment option.

Indications for removal of impacted mandibular third molars: a single institutional experience in Libya.

AIMS: To investigate the various indications for the removal of impacted lower third molars in a dental school in Libya. METHODS: The records of all patients who underwent a surgical removal of a lower third molar over a 3 year period were reviewed retrospectively. The indications for removal were classified into 10 groups. Radiographs were also studied to determine angular position as well as pathologies associated with such teeth. Age, gender and chief complaint of all patients were recorded. RESULTS: The results were based on the data of 439 patients who had their third molars removed (Male-183; Female-256). 61% of patients were in the age groups 15-24. Recurrent pericoronitis was found to be the most common indication recorded (54%), followed by pulpitis/caries of the 3rd/2nd molar (31%). Orthodontic reasons (2%) and cysts/tumours (5%) were among the other indications recorded. Pain and tenderness was recorded as the most common symptom. The relative absence of prophylactic removal as an indication could be attributed to socioeconomic and logistic reasons. CONCLUSION: Awareness of the indications for removal of impacted lower third molars will help in management of such patients. A fear of dentistry appears to be responsible for patients reporting to the dental surgeon only when symptoms occur. Patients generally do not agree to prophylactic removal of lower third molars. Removal of only symptomatic lower third molars seems to be the logical choice in view of financial and manpower constraints in developing nations.

The Clinical Study on the Effect of Dexamethasone and Naproxen to the Symptoms after Removal of Impacted Lower THIRD Molars

PURPOSE : The Purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory effect on combination dosage of dexamethasone and naproxen after removal of impacted 3rd molars. We evaluated postoperative pain, swelling, and mouth opening limitation quantitatively. PATIENTS AND METHODS : Removal of an impacted lower third molar was done under local anesthesia with 2% lidocaine to 239 healthy patients. We randomly gave experimental group 1.5mg dexamethasone and 200mg naproxen three times a day for postoperative 2days, and also gave control group 200mg naproxen alone three times a day for postoperative 2days. Swelling and pain were measured by visual analogue scale (VAS). Mouth opening limitation was measured by maximum interincisal opening length. We estimated these measurements in the first and second postoperative days. Differences between experimental and control group were investigated considering age, sex, BMI(body mass index), impacted type, surgical site(right or left), and operation time by independent student T-test. RESULTS : In general, swelling, pain, and mouth opening limitations were significantly reduced (p<0.01) by combination dose of dexamethasone and naproxen in postoperative one day. But there was no difference in pain on the second postoperative day. As variables being considered, in the postoperative pain, there was significant difference between experimental group and control group in only male, little bony removal group, left side extraction group. In case of postoperative swelling, there was no significant differences in male, adolescence, long operating time group (over 20 minutes), medium BMI group and right side extraction group. In case of postoperative mouth opening limitation, there was significant difference between only female and long operating time group (over 20 minutes). CONCLUSION : Variables being considered, postoperative swelling was more reduced by the combination dose of naproxen and dexamethasone than that of naproxen alone after removal of impacted 3rd molars. But there was varoius results in pain and mouth opening limitation.